Owner's Manual - Fostex

Model VM88 Owner’s Manual
Before Operation (IMPORTANT Be sure to read below before first using your VM88.)
* Remove the insulation paper
The VM88 uses a memory back up battery
inside. You will find a piece of insulation
paper attached to avoid current dissipation.
When using the VM88 for the first time, turn ON
the power and then remove the insulation paper.
The insulation paper is easily removed by
pulling it in direction of arrow as shown at
right.
Insulation paper
* Reset of VM88
It is possible for the computer to malfunction
at power ON/OFF or by electro induction
noise from lightning. In this happens,
switch the power ON/OFF to the VM88 several
times.
If it does not return to normal operation,
press the rear panel [RESET] switch with a
slender ball point pen or similar tool. This
returns all settings to the initial figures setup
at shipping from the plant.
This procedure can be used to clear all stored
scene memories.
RESET switch
If reset is executed with the INPUT and MASTER raised simultaneous with start up of this unit, the
LEVEL ADJUST key/FADER ADJUST key will blink. This indicates that the VM88 has entered the
Level Adjust Mode/Fader Adjust Mode because of the difference between present fader position
and the fader position at start up following reset. To exit from this mode, retard all faders to the
[MIN] position, and the key blinking will stop.
* Internal battery for the memory back up
The internal battery has a life expectancy of
about two years. When the battery runs low
and its voltage falls below a certain level, the
warning message "BattEmpty" will appear in
the display. If you continue to use the unit
an old battery, your stored scene memories
will be lost when the power is turned off.
Do not try to replace the battery yourself as there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please ask
your Fostex distributor or an authorized service
station to do the job.
There is an automatic internal battery voltage check function in the VM88.
Refer to [Setup mode] on page 33.
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